GLOBAL: HK Audio brought its international distributor community together in Barcelona for its annual Distributor Awards, using the global partner event to reflect on a strong 2025, recognise standout achievements across territories, and outline strategic direction for 2026. With partners attending from around the world, the gathering placed equal emphasis on personal exchange, long-term perspectives and acknowledgement of exceptional performance within HK Audio’s worldwide sales network.

Central to the event was the presentation of the HK Audio Distributor Awards, which celebrate partners demonstrating outstanding commitment, market impact and innovation. In the Best Newcomer category, two partners were recognised, with GuangDong HeShengXiang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. honoured for its work in China and Gonher awarded for its positive market start in Mexico. The Best Overall Performer category was presented across four regions, with Adagio PRO by Holmusic taking the award for Western Europe, Rock Distribution recognised for Eastern Europe for its work across Estonia and Latvia, Vertice Audio winning for the Americas through its activities in Colombia, and PT. Perkasa Bermitra Sentosa (PBS) receiving the accolade for Asia.

Project excellence was again split between concert sound and installed sound. The Best Concert Sound Project award went to Algam Benelux for a COSMO installation in the Belgian municipality of Kalmthout, while the Best Installed Sound Project was presented to Algam Maghreb for the audio upgrade at the Mohammed V Stadium, one of the venues used during the recent CAF Africa Cup of Nations. The Best Marketing Performance award was claimed by Eurhythmics Kft. for its case study and campaign activity surrounding the A38 Party Boat in Budapest, rounding off an awards programme that reflected the diversity and strength of HK Audio’s partner network.

Beyond the awards, the distributor event also served as the platform for HK Audio to outline a generational transition in company leadership. From the beginning of 2026, management responsibilities will be gradually handed over to a future leadership team comprising Christian Jordan as Chief Sales Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Holger Kartes as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operations Officer, and Stefan Persch as Chief Financial Officer. The succession strategy underlines a deliberate focus on continuity, deep industry expertise and proven leadership, with all three executives having played central roles in shaping HK Audio’s development over many years and earning strong trust across employees, partners and customers worldwide.

Building on the momentum of the partner summit, HK Audio also reported a highly successful showing at Integrated Systems Europe, where strong international attendance, intensive technical dialogue and sustained interest in the company’s portfolio generated a consistently positive response throughout the exhibition. The stand once again became a focal meeting point for customers, partners and industry professionals, reinforcing HK Audio’s global relationships and closing out the period on a confident note as the company looks ahead to the next edition of the show.